Join Our Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Faculty

PLAB Guide Training Centre is an NHS England approved provider of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Tier 2). We are looking for local trainers to deliver Tier 2 at our centre in Levenshulme, Manchester, and on-site with organisations across Greater Manchester, on a flexible, ad hoc basis.

Each Tier 2 session is co-delivered by a facilitating trainer and a co-trainer with lived experience of learning disability or autism. We welcome applications for both roles, and from lead Tier 2 trainers. If you are not yet an approved trainer but would like to become one, please still apply.

Work with Pauline

Pauline Scott, Oliver McGowan Lead at PLAB Guide Training Centre Join Pauline Scott, our Oliver McGowan Lead, and the PLAB Guide faculty team in delivering Tier 2 training across Greater Manchester.

We pay all trainers, including co-trainers with lived experience, standard rates in line with other Oliver McGowan Tier 2 providers. Fees are agreed with you before you teach.

If you would prefer to apply by phone, or need this form in another format, call 0161 564 6162 or email training@plabguide.co.uk.

Facilitating trainer and co-trainers leading an Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training session

Your details

Full name

Email address

Mobile number

How would you like us to contact you?

Your town and postcode area, e.g. Stockport SK4

How far are you from Levenshulme (M19)?

How would you travel to us?

The role

Which role are you interested in?

Have you completed the approved Oliver McGowan Tier 2 trainer training for this role?

Yes, I am an approved trainer for this role It is booked or in progress Not yet – I would like to train

Facilitating trainers complete a 2-day course, co-trainers with lived experience a 3-day course for each session, and lead trainers a 4-day course.

If yes or booked: who trained you, and when?

Have you completed Oliver McGowan Tier 1 (e-learning)?

Yes No

How many Tier 2 sessions have you delivered?

Do you currently deliver Tier 2 with another organisation? If so, which one?

Your experience and qualifications

Your current job role and employer (if any)

Your profession or background

Professional registration body and number, if you have one (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)

Tell us about your experience of working with, supporting or being part of the learning disability and autistic communities

Co-trainers: please share only what you are comfortable sharing.

Your teaching, training or public speaking experience

Teaching qualifications, if any (e.g. Award in Education and Training)

Upload your CV or trainer certificate (optional)

Availability

How often could you teach?

Which days suit you?

Half days or full days?

Any dates you are available or not available

Support and adjustments

Is there anything that would help you apply or work with us? For example easy-read information, a support worker, extra time or a quiet space

Anything else you would like to tell us?

May we keep your details and contact you about future courses?

I confirm the information I have given is accurate

Thank you for your interest in delivering Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training with PLAB Guide Training Centre. We will be in touch soon using your preferred contact method.